- 21. Nina Simone Will Finally Be Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
- (Music)
- ... Women,” and her version of “Strange Fruit” (originally written by Billie Holiday). Simone has been eligible since 1986, but she’s never even been nominated before. Um, about time, Rock and Roll Hall ...
- Created on 13 December 2017
- 22. How The Harlem Renaissance Woke Up America
- (Entertainment)
- ... of the most acclaimed artists to come from the Harlem Renaissance is the one and only Billie Holiday. Billie came up during the Renaissance and it was here she grew her voice. Famed for touching ...
- Created on 13 November 2017
- 23. Spring 2021
- (Magazine)
- ... her idol for the important new film The United States vs. Billie Holiday. By Sabrina Ford Do Not Use As Directed Why was Lysol America’s fave form of birth control? By Kelly Kathleen Chillin’ Adventures ...
- Created on 01 February 2017
- 24. BUST's Top 20 Books Of 201
- (Books)
- ... and Nicki Minaj parallels the treatment of historical figures such as Billie Holiday, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Harriet Jacobs. But to miss Trainwreck would be a mistake. Author Sady Doyle breaks down eloquently ...
- Created on 09 December 2016
- 25. 14 New Books To Get You Through The Winter
- (Books)
- ... Hilton, and Nicki Minaj parallels the treatment of historical figures such as Billie Holiday, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Harriet Jacobs. But to miss Trainwreck would be a mistake. Author Sady Doyle breaks ...
- Created on 26 October 2016
- 26. 18 Albums BUST Is Listening To This Summer: Playlist
- (Music)
- BUSTies, there is no doubt your summer has been filled with some sick jams, but we have compiled this list of stellar songs to add to your playlists because it's practically our job to know the hot ...
- Created on 21 July 2016
- 27. Kim Gordon Takes Us On A Journey Of Her Life — Through Photos: From the BUST Archives
- (Music)
- ... were always intoxicating, and fed my preadolescent fantasies. The room where I smoked pot, painted, and listened to records by Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Tim Buckley, Sandy Bull, Buffalo ...
- Created on 10 March 2016
- 28. How Much Do You Know About Bessie Smith?
- (Entertainment)
- ... Alberta Hunter b. Ethel Waters c. Ma Rainey d.Billie Holiday Bessie was only in her early 40s when she died as the result of _____. a. a car accident b. a heroin overdose c. acute alcohol ...
- Created on 21 January 2016
- 29. #WeAreBlackHistory Celebrates Female Icons With A Gorgeous Photo Project
- (Feminism)
- ... Guy as Billie Holiday: Initially part of a natural hair and vlogging team on YouTube, Taren has expanded and is the CEO and Co-Founder of AREYA TV: an online Beauty, Health, Self-discovery, and Entertainment ...
- Created on 16 February 2015
- 30. Rock Dreams: Getting Weird With Rose Windows
- (Music)
- ... The ladies chatted with us about life pre-Rose Windows, vintage clothing addictions, and the one and only Billie Holiday. You’re about to start a mini-tour with The Head and the Heart. Have you ever ...
- Created on 06 December 2013
- 31. 8-Year-Old Stella Dresses Up As A Different Historical Woman Every Day
- (General)
- Stella as Grace Kelly Have you ever wished that you were as vivacious as Billie Holiday, as elegant as Grace Kelly, or as intelligent as Hermione Granger? 8-year-old Stella Ehrhart has – and she ...
- Created on 19 October 2012
- 32. The Ultimate Collection of Women Who Rock
- (Music)
- ... Power,” opening September 7. The exhibit covers women in popular music from the 1920s to today, including icons like Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin, Yoko Ono, and Madonna. Visitors will see ...
- Created on 10 September 2012
- 33. Fashion Week: Rachel Antonoff Fall 2012
- (Style)
- ... blew me away actually--she was very Billie Holiday-esque. All in all, a lovely collection for the modern girl who loves a quaint, vintage touch. Some of the shoes will soon be available ...
- Created on 22 February 2012
- 34. Pretty Hate Machine: The Problem of Lana Del Rey
- (Music)
- ... whoop—performers do this all the time. See: Billie Holiday, Bono, Iggy Pop, Natalie Portman, Moby, Nico, Queen Latifah, Pink. Apparently she writes her own lyrics, which is almost unheard ...
- Created on 19 January 2012
- 35. Kokoo Girl
- (Music)
- ... roots. Jaqee’s voice sounds like a girlier version of legends like Nina Simone or Billie Holiday, the latter of whom inspired Jaqee’s last album, A Letter to Billie. While many of Kokoo Girl’s tracks have ...
- Created on 19 October 2009
- 36. Zee Avi
- (Music)
- ... YouTube, sounds like Jolie Holland’s younger sis, but with less of an old-timey warble and more of a smoky Billie Holiday smoothness. Finger snaps and a jazzy, thrumming bass line on “Poppy” take the lyrical ...
- Created on 14 August 2009
- 37. The Living and the Dead
- (Music)
- Jolie Holland’s voice is so sultry, lonesome, and haunting, one might assume that she’s the secret love (grand)child of Billie Holiday and Woody Guthrie. Jolie Holland’s voice is so sultry, lonesome, and ...
- Created on 26 May 2009
- 38. Easy Come, Easy Go
- (Music)
- ... Case’s 'Hold On, Hold On,' featuring Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power) and Sean Lennon; and Billie Holiday’s 'Solitude.' Always one with her finger on the pulse of who’s cool, Faithfull brilliantly covers Espers’ ...
- Created on 08 April 2009
- 39. Tintyping about The Pack A.D.
- (General)
- ... influences off the band’s myspace include Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin among others, but there's no real mistaking who she emulates more. This album isn't all hard hitting though with some rocking yet ...
- Created on 09 July 2008
